MLB 16: The Show Reviews

MLB 16: The Show is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Mar 29, 2016

While last year's release felt like the series was plateauing, this year, MLB The Show 16 returns better than ever. The gameplay remains consistently solid, and tweaks and additions to Road to the Show and Diamond Dynasty will surely keep people coming back for more.

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Ray Carsillo
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Mar 31, 2016

MLB The Show 16 continues to find innovative ways to push the series forward by adding new features and improving on old ones. Some new problems have arisen, however, and old ones—most notably the horrendous stability of online play—continue to persist and hold the series back.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 29, 2016

It almost goes without saying, but MLB The Show 16 knocks it out of the park yet again.

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NZGamer
Top Critic
9.3 / 10.0
Apr 13, 2016

Another year, another outstanding sports title

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4 / 5.0
Apr 2, 2016

Whereas NBA 2K16 found a way to take a step back last year with additions that didn't feel wholly meaningful, MLB The Show 16 is a shining example of exactly how to make a great game even better.

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4.9 / 5.0
Mar 29, 2016

The visuals and upgrade player models, beautiful broadcasting packages, improved game modes, and the epic homerun celebrations are just a few of the reason this game is truly awesome. There's no better way to get amped up for the upcoming baseball season than with MLB The Show 16. This year's version is worth every penny and will go down as the best baseball simulator ever created. It will hold you over until the Cubbies hoist the World Series trophy in October.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 6, 2016

The new bells n' whistles don't add much, but when something this good ain't broke why fix it?

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 30, 2016

MLB The Show 16 feels like the culmination of years of tiny but meaningful improvements that make it the best baseball game on consoles.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 31, 2016

MLB 16: The Show is one of the best sports games you'll ever play. I haven't seen fit to hand out a 9+ score for one of these titles since 2011, and I really thought last year's entry wasn't anything special. They're all great games, don't get me wrong, but this is the first installment of The Show that absolutely feels like a full, complete, and rewarding package that hits just about every sweet spot.

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8.8 / 10.0
Apr 5, 2016

It is nice to see that the team over at Sony San Diego has been given enough rope to try new things. The resulting product has once again shown why the MLB The Show series is still one of the best sport simulations in the industry.

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85 / 100
Apr 16, 2016

Not every change is perfect, but MLB The Show 16 is the first entry in a long time that sees the series take an impressive step forward. If you've been off the field for a while, now is a great time to step up to the plate.

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92%
Apr 4, 2016

MLB The Show 16 is a fantastic sports game. The gameplay is as fun and immersive as ever. I shouted at the umpire over close calls and pumped my fist at each home run, just like I do when I'm at games or watch them on TV. The new features take away from the realism, but I love that they're optional.

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